Join Café Calacas as they host Rosario Chavarria Peña and author Susan V. Cashion as they sign and read from: “No Boots, A Personal Remembrance,” on Saturday, September 22nd 6:00 PM, at 324 W. Fourth St., in Santa Ana. Call 714.662.2002 if you have any questions. Continue reading
Panel, Gallery Talk, First Saturday Art Walk – Oct. 6 @ Grand Central Art Center
5pm – CONVERSATIONS WITH MASTERS: PANEL #1
Tony de los Reyes – Current GCACExhibiting Artist, “Border Theory”
Deb Klowden Mann – Owner of Gallery/KM in Santa Monica
Sara Dehghan – Current CSUF MFA Painting
Conversations with Masters are a series of panel discussion that will take place at GCAC. Placing current CSUF MFA students working on degrees in specific medium, in conversation with individuals currently successful in that medium, in conversation with individuals who play a role in decision-making within that field. Continue reading
Republican home where Valerie Amezcua’s fundraiser will be held, in Orange Park Acres
Failed Santa Ana mayoral candidate Al Amezcua’s daughter, Valerie Amezcua, a Democratic Party candidate for the SAUSD School Board, is finally going to have a fundraiser, at the home of Republicans Dr. Arturo & Raquel Lomeli on Saturday, September 22, 2012, at 20208 E. Rogers Drive, in Orange Park Acres, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
Valerie ran previously for the SAUSD School Board in 2006, and lost to Roman Reyna, who she is now supporting for the Santa Ana City Council.
The event will be catered by Casa 7 Mares. Just to be safe, I looked up their record of health violations on the website of the Orange County Health Agency: Continue reading
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the County of Orange are sponsoring free flu shots in Orange County, in the cities of Anaheim, Laguna Niguel, Placentia, Stanton and Westminster on October 19th from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.
For more information, click here.
The locations are listed below: Continue reading
Santa Ana Council Member David Benavides is finally holding a fundraiser for his fading Mayoral campaign, on Thursday, September 20, 2012, from 5:30pm – 7:30pm, at Chapter One Restaurant, located at 227 N. Broadway, in Downtown Santa Ana.
The event’s host committee includes Council Members Sal Tinajero, Michele Martinez and Vince Sarmiento. No other politicians or community leaders were referenced on the email blast sent out by the Benavides campaign. Continue reading
For Immediate Release: September 12, 2012
Contact: Sandra “Pocha” Peña
Email: info@ocfilmfiesta.org
Phone: 619-701-0073
Festival website: www.ocfilmfiesta.org
OC Film Fiesta Continues with Green Docs, Lucha LIbre and Tin Tan Tribute
Final Weekend of Free Festival Coincides with Fiestas Patrias Celebration in Santa Ana
The 3rd Annual OC Film Fiesta comes to a fun-filled close this weekend with a celebration of legendary Mexican film comedian Tin Tan and boogie woogie dance party, the OC Premiere of Carlos Avila’s lucha libre documentary and the classic Mexican wrestler film El Santo en el museo de cera (El Santo in the Wax Museum). Continue reading
The OCTA Wants to Hear from You
Community: OCTA Proposes 2013 Bus Fare Adjustment Community Meetings & Public Hearing
SANTA ANA, CA (September 14, 2012) – The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is proposing a bus fare adjustment in 2013 to help offset rising operational costs and dwindling revenue due to high unemployment and slow job recovery. Without an increase in revenue, OCTA may not meet the Transportation Development Act (TDA) mandate that passengers pay at least 20 percent of bus operating costs in order for the operating agency to qualify for sales tax funding. Continue reading
Santa Ana’s Delhi Center is set to “Pump Up the Vote,” on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, at 10:00 am. They will have free breakfast, lunch and dinner between 10 am and 7 pm coupled with their Zumbathon — free Zumba lessons all day!
Register to vote, volunteer to register others to vote and learn how to get the word out about registration –a key element to empowering our communities! Continue reading
Capitol in Your Corner with Assemblyman Jose Solorio
State Assemblyman Jose Solorio invites you to a “Capitol in Your Corner” event. The Assemblyman will be on-hand at the entrance of the zoo to greet constituents, answer questions and give updates on work in Sacramento and locally. Admission to the Santa Ana Zoo is free for Santa Ana residents with proper identification. Complimentary refreshments will also be provided. Continue reading
Grandpoint Bank Donation
The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana has received a generous donation of $3,000 from Grandpoint Bank! Senior Vice President and Regional Manager Allen H. Court was able to come out to the club, to present the check and spend some time getting to know the kids.
Grandpoint Bank was launched in June 2010 when Grandpoint Capital, Inc., its parent company, acquired Santa Ana Business Bank. Over the past two years, the Bank has acquired other community banks that share its business banking focus, including Orange-based Orange Community Bank. Grandpoint Bank serves small and mid-sized businesses, professionals, entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals with personal client services, commercial banking and treasury management capabilities. Continue reading
Santa Ana Police Department
Community: The Orange County Traffic Officer’s Assoc. is hosting the annual Motor Rodeo on 09-12-12
The Orange County Traffic Officer’s Assoc. is hosting the annual Motor Rodeo at Huntington State Beach (PCH and Newland gate) on 09-12-12. The event starts at 0700 hours and all of the proceeds raised from the event will benefit police officers who are injured in the line of duty or the families of police officers killed in the line of duty. Continue reading
Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Claudia Alvarez is hosting a fundraiser for her campaign for the Rancho Santiago Community College District’s Board of Education on Thursday, September 20th, 2012, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, at Country Garden Caterers, located at 719 North Main St., in Santa Ana.
The Host Committee for this event includes: Continue reading
The Cambodian Family 2nd Annual Fundraising Event is set for Thursday, September 27, 2012, from 6:00pm until 9:00pm, at 1626 E. 4th Street, in Santa Ana.
The Cambodian Family would like to invite you to attend our Second Annual Fundraising Dinner. Please join us as we “Continue our Tradition of Service to the Community.”
U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez, Dr. Nak Chhiv and the Capital Group Companies will be honored. Continue reading
Taste of Santa Ana
OC FILM FIESTA & United Artists of Santa Ana Present
“A Taste of Santa Ana”
Saturday, Sept. 8 @ 6:30pm
211 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
The OC Film Fiesta is proud to partner with United Artists of Santa Ana to present the first Taste of Santa Ana in the Artists Village. Sample savory specialties from Santa Ana’s finest restaurants & caterers as UASA recreates the glamour and spirit of the Santora Arts Building’s storied Daniger’s Tea Room, which was a culinary haven for stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, such as Rosalind Russell, John Wayne, Alan Ladd, Jack Benny, George Burns and Gracie Allen. Continue reading
The City of Santa Ana & Blueray Management Present: Water Olympics 2012
Memorial Pool- 2102 S. Flower St., Santa Ana, on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, 10 AM – 1 PM. – $1 donation.
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA – This Saturday, September 8, 2012, Blueray Management is hosting a community outreach event for the entire city of Santa Ana with the Water Olympics. Blueray’s focus is to give back to the City and its residents, as all the proceeds for this event, will go back to the community aquatics programming. Managing Director, Abby Pearose describes Blueray Management’s Water Olympics as, “….a colossal pool party. Blueray is committed to building a stronger community through our aquatic programs.” Continue reading